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Firefighters tackling house blaze in Devon

Philip Stafford Firefighters on an aerial platform above a smouldering house.Philip Stafford
The fire has spread to two neighbouring properties

Firefighters are tackling a house blaze in Devon which has spread to two neighbouring properties.

Eight appliances and an aerial platform have been sent to Rhine Villas in Totnes, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said.

Crews were tackling the fire with breathing apparatus, three hose reel jets, a safety jet, thermal imaging cameras and gas monitors, the fire service added.

There were no reports of any casualties.

AB Coaches Ltd A row of fire engines on a road with a red hose across the road.AB Coaches Ltd
Eight appliances were called to the scene

The fire service said crews have requested the attendance of a second water carrier.

Drivers have been warned there is no access to Rhine Villas from the A385.

Brian Rees Smoke from a fire rises above trees and houses.Brian Rees
Smoke from the fire could be seen from around Totnes

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